Music fans traveling to Las Vegas in August should take note of the events taking place at the Punk Rock Museum. The museum is the world’s most comprehensive attraction dedicated to the music and culture of punk rock. Monthly, they program tours led by musicians, reveal new exhibitions, and offer special events like listening parties and unique performances. The Punk Rock Museum is located at 1422 Western Avenue.
Artist-Led Museum Tours
The Punk Rock Museum hosts artist-led tours on specific dates throughout the month. The schedule for August is:
- August 1st – 3rd: Matt Pinfield (MTV/music historian)
- August 8th – 10th: Billy Graziadei (Biohazard)
- August 15th: Warren Fitzgerald (The Vandals)
- August 16th: Joe Escalante (The Vandals)
- August 15th & 17th: Mike Davenport (The Ataris)
- August 16th – 17th: Jim Lindberg (Pennywise)
- August 22nd – 24th: Zander Schloss (Circle Jerks /Weirdos)
- August 29th – 31st: Burton C. Bell (Fear Factor/Ascension of the Watchers/Ministry)
Matt Pinfield and Friends Performance
In addition to his tour date on August 1st, MTV 120 Minutes’ host Matt Pinfield will perform a free show in the Museum’s bar with Chuck Rocha and That Summer. The show begins at 8pm. As a guest tour guide, Pinfield will share his personal stories from decades in the music industry, as well as his encyclopedic knowledge of music.
Chuck Rocha and That Summer serves up heartfelt storytelling delivered with the raw energy of alt/punk rock. Their music is released on Rocha’s label, Ring Records, which was founded after Rocha had a deeply impactful conversation about the state of the music industry with Pinfield and Tim Armstrong (Rancid, Hellcat Records). This concert is more than just live music – it’s a celebration of the power of community and resilience, specifically Pinfield’s recent journey with serious health challenges that he has overcome. Fans of punk, alternative and the genres in between will have an unforgettable evening by attending this event.
Home Street Home Listening Party with Fat Mike
NOFX’s Fat Mike will be at the museum on August 2nd for a special listening party for Home Street Home at 9PM. The record is a punk-rock musical that was released through Fat Wreck Chords a decade ago. Home Street Home chronicles the survival and love amongst runaway teenagers living on the streets. It centers around Sue, a 16-year-old runaway who finds acceptance from a tribe of homeless teens that take her in. Vocalists Frank Turner, Matt Skiba, Lena Hall, Stacey Dee, Tony Sly and Karina Denike voiced the play’s characters, in addition to Fat Mike and NOFX.
Sublime Exhibition Opening
‘Fear, Loathing, and Sublime in Las Vegas’ will be at Park MGM from August 14-16th. During the three-day event, Sublime will be joined onstage by acts like Pennywise, The Vandals, The Ataris and more. VIP experiences, acoustic sessions and rare memorabilia will be on display as well. At the Punk Rock Museum, the Sublime Exhibition will open on August 14th. The exhibition includes rare personal artifacts, vintage posters, photography, fan letters and more. Many of these artifacts are being shared publicly for the first time. The opening party will take place from 4-7PM with DJ Mama Troy spinning an all-vinyl set in the museum’s bar.
August’s Featured Artifact
The Pennywise Garage, which was used by the band as a practice space for over two decades, is the museum’s artifact of the month. The equipment, walls, posters and carpet have been relocated to the museum, where bands can sometimes be found jamming out. Pennywise’s Jim Lindberg will be a guest tour guide on August 16-17th.
To stay up to date with all things happening at the Punk Rock Museum, visit www.thepunkrockmuseum.com.